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Thor_MN

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16. Facts don't matter to the binary thinkers of the left.
Fri May 6, 2016, 04:23 PM
May 2016

Just like the Tea Party on the right. Their preconceived notions are the only possible outcome, and they like to SHOUT random words.

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Exactly!!! And look where we are 9 months later - OMG! Equinox Moon May 2016 #1
He needs to go back on the show now and have them play that clip! Dustlawyer May 2016 #12
'Pundits' just AIN'T! elleng May 2016 #2
Does anyone else remember when the democratic establishment wanted to run against Nixon? Vincardog May 2016 #3
Nice find. bluegopher May 2016 #4
You must be from MN geardaddy May 2016 #10
Back at you... bluegopher May 2016 #36
He's a real POS geardaddy May 2016 #60
We could wake up to a President Trump left-of-center2012 May 2016 #5
Mr. Ellison Should Go BACK on That Show, Play the Video and Say... The_Counsel May 2016 #6
Funny how it will be the "retarded" "insignificant" "irrelevant" LEFT responsible when HRC goes Vincardog May 2016 #7
I Asked This Question on Another Thread. I guess It Applies Here, Too. The_Counsel May 2016 #9
Trumps weaknesses are Bernie's strengths. HRC can not attack Trump on his Corporatist policies. Well Vincardog May 2016 #13
Trump Does Have Weaknesses. We'd Be Best Served Attacking Them and Not Our Own Candidates'. The_Counsel May 2016 #24
Facts don't matter to the binary thinkers of the left. Thor_MN May 2016 #16
Hillary represents the extremists, today. Bernie represents the moderates and the independents. (nt) w4rma May 2016 #21
I stand by my words, facts don't matter to binary thinkers. Thor_MN May 2016 #22
So state some facts. How and where is HRC's position(s) better than Bernie's? Vincardog May 2016 #29
The person I replied to twisted themself into saying that Sanders is more moderate than Clinton. Thor_MN May 2016 #34
If her positions were moderate, she wouldn't have to lie about her positions. w4rma May 2016 #49
And gosh darn it, people like him. Thor_MN May 2016 #50
Exclusive: Top reason Americans will vote for Trump: 'To stop Clinton' - poll w4rma May 2016 #51
And you chose to ignore the most important stat in that poll. Thor_MN May 2016 #52
Will Trump or Clinton gather the critical mass of haters together to hate their opponent? w4rma May 2016 #53
You keep dreaming with your hate. Thor_MN May 2016 #54
You don't hate Trump? Aren't you voting for Clinton to keep Trump from winning? (nt) w4rma May 2016 #55
Nope, I think he is foolish, but I have no reason to hate him. Thor_MN May 2016 #56
My entire point is that I don't support Clinton, because her campaign, with her unfavorables, is w4rma May 2016 #57
Yes, you hate Clinton. And hate Trump. Hate hate, hate hate, hate hate hate. Thor_MN May 2016 #58
I do listen to all of the candidates. But, I also realize neither Trump nor Hillary tell the truth. w4rma May 2016 #59
You just keep on hating. Everyone needs a plan to follow. Thor_MN May 2016 #61
You keep on hating, lying about your intentions and pushing for policies that create more hate. (nt) w4rma May 2016 #62
Now you are hating me. And accusing me of lying. Thor_MN May 2016 #63
Who has the nastiest supporters? Trump and Clinton do. w4rma May 2016 #64
My personal observations on DU. Thor_MN May 2016 #65
This thread shows you have absolutely NOT been "neutral". I'm calling bullshit on you. w4rma May 2016 #66
To a biased person, neutral and opposing appear one and the same. Thor_MN May 2016 #67
To a biased person, neutral and opposing appear one and the same. w4rma May 2016 #68
I haven't seen shaky projection like that since the last time I was at a drive-in Scootaloo May 2016 #28
I never thought there would be a case to highlight binary thinking on the left. Thor_MN May 2016 #35
Of course you don't, Clinton is in the lead Scootaloo May 2016 #37
Hmm, I'm not living in 2008. Thor_MN May 2016 #38
I'm explaining a situation to you, please try to follow along Scootaloo May 2016 #39
Ah, so you think that no one can change their mind in 8 years time... Thor_MN May 2016 #41
That's a very creative misinterpretation of what I said. Scootaloo May 2016 #43
You are trying to squirm into your own ltttle construction to be in your comfort zone. Thor_MN May 2016 #44
Not at all, just trying to keep you on the topic you brought up Scootaloo May 2016 #45
Still trying to force your view... Thor_MN May 2016 #46
I'm sorry you're mad. Scootaloo May 2016 #47
No, not angry, not crazy... Thor_MN May 2016 #48
There is always risk. Nothing is ever a "sure thing" Scootaloo May 2016 #27
Good analysis there, sensei. Old Crow May 2016 #40
Honestly, I See Neither Hillary Nor Bernie "Bringing in More Voters" at the End of the Day. The_Counsel May 2016 #69
Republican voters tend to not be all that flexible Scootaloo May 2016 #70
So Again ... How Did Barack Obama Get Elected--Twice--to Such a Large Electoral Majority...? The_Counsel May 2016 #71
By shoring up his base Scootaloo May 2016 #72
Obama EXPANDED His Base. He Didn't Simply Shore It Up. The_Counsel May 2016 #73
I'll take a stab at answering your question--because it's a damned important one. Old Crow May 2016 #32
Wait! Is "retarted" some sort of double slam at Hillary or just a misspelling like "irrelivent"? maddiemom May 2016 #17
When did Hillary ever go down in flames? Control-Z May 2016 #25
Agreed. The polls are on a familiar pattern with Clinton leading. bulloney May 2016 #8
I understand your point and agree completely whathehell May 2016 #14
"bitches" was being addressed to the pundits jomin41 May 2016 #19
I understand whathehell May 2016 #30
He's spot on about Jesse Ventura geardaddy May 2016 #11
Send this around folks: Parasitic, overpaid and inbred Pundit Class at work. appalachiablue May 2016 #15
I'm pround to call Keith my representative. Thor_MN May 2016 #18
Let gas go up shortly b4 the election and kick everyone's pocketbook for about a month - jtuck004 May 2016 #20
GREAT, GREAT post. Old Crow May 2016 #23
pun·dit ... [ˈpəndət] ... NOUN ... Jopin Klobe May 2016 #26
they aren't right about anything. thanks for sharing this. MariaThinks May 2016 #31
Beltway crowd took Trump lightly, Annointed Jeb the GOP candidate. HooptieWagon May 2016 #33
One more reason to never watch those shows ever Ned_Devine May 2016 #42
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